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Good afternoon, my name is Amanda Ager, I am a Canadian Physiotherapist presently living in Bucharest, Romania. I have over 7 years of clinical experience, working as a Military Physiotherapy Officer. I am presently working towards my PhD at Gent University, under the supervision of Dr. Ann Cools. My expertise lies in shoulder pathologies, neuromuscular control, proprioceptive and motor control, as well as making evidence based-practice easily accessible to clinicians. Please find a snap shot of my resume below, for your consideration. I am looking forward to contributing to Physiopedia!  
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Hello, Bonjour, Buna! my name is Amanda Ager, I am a Canadian Physiotherapist presently living in Romania. I have over 7 years of clinical experience, working firstly as a Military Physiotherapy Officer and then as an orthopaedic Physiotherapist. I am presently working towards my PhD at Gent University. My expertise lies in shoulder pathologies, neuromuscular control, proprioceptive and motor control, as well as making evidence based-practice easily accessible to clinicians. I am looking forward to contributing to the world of Physiopedia!  


PEDAGOGY:
== Name  ==


2018 - Present PhD (candidate) of Health Sciences Doctoral School of Life Sciences and Medicine Ghent University, Gent Belgium
Amanda Ager
Anticipated defence: Fall 2021
Thesis: The psychometric investigation of quantifying the sensorimotor senses of the shoulder; a comparative approach of somatosensory clinical tests, proprioceptive outcome measures and force-matching tasks with EMG analysis.
Supervisor: Ann Cools, PT, Ph.D. Gent University
Co-Supervisor: Jean-Sébastien Roy, PT, Ph.D. Laval University


2015-2018 Research Master of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Laval, Quebec QC
== Physiopedia Badges ==


2009-2011 Clinical Master of Health Sciences of Physiotherapy, Ottawa University, Ottawa ON
This is a work in progress, badges to follow!


2004-2009 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: minor in anthropology and women's studies. McMaster University, Hamilton ON.  
== About Me<br>  ==
I am a former military Physiotherapist with the Canadian Armed Forces and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Health Sciences at Gent University in Belgium. My interests include orthopaedics, shoulder pathologies, proprioception and neuromuscular control, clinical practice guidelines, outcome measures, and evidence-based practice (to name a few!). I am a self-proclaimed geek and it is my professional responsibility to contribute to the advancement and recognition of Physiotherapy as a respected profession on the world stage.  
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:


2017 - Present Community Service Provider, Military Family Services for the Canadian Armed Forces, Remote position from Bucharest, Romania
My research focuses primarily on exercise prescription for the neuromuscular control of the shoulder and measuring our sense of proprioception. <br>


2009 – 2015 Physiotherapy Officer (PTO), of the Canadian Armed Forces (FAC), Valcartier Garrison, Quebec, QC
== Education  ==
2009 – 2017 Research Assistant to Maj / Dr. Luc J. Hébert. Former National Physiotherapy Training Director for the CAF and currently a researcher for the CIRRIS and associate professor for Laval University.


2006 – 2009 MARS (Surface and Sub-surface Maritime) Officer, Naval Reserves, NCSM Star, Hamilton, ON
·     Doctoral program of Health Sciences (concentration in rehabilitation), Gent University, Belgium (Present) 


Continuing Education in Physiotherapy:
·     M​aîtrise en sciences cliniques et biomédicales (M. Sc.), University of Laval, Canada


2018: Dry Needling (DN) competency exam. Certified DN Practioner, Club Physio, Cape Town, SA
·     Clinical Master of Health Sciences of Physiotherapy(M.Sc PT), Ottawa University, Canada
2018: DN advanced techniques, Level II: Club Physio, Cape Town, SA
2017: DN basic techniques, Level I: Club Physio, Cape Town, SA
2016: McKenzie D: Advanced Cervical & Thoracic Spine and Extremities, Quebec, QC
2015: The Foot and Ankle Complex, formation APTEI , Quebec, QC
2014: McKenzie C: Mechanical Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremities, Quebec
2014: Level 2 Manual Therapy Course; Upper Quadrant, Quebec, QC
2013: Symposium Épaule: Montreal, QC
2013: The Shoulder Complex (Part I and II) (APTEI course), Montreal, QC
2013: McKenzie B: Mechanical Diagnosis of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine, Ottawa, ON
2013: Braham Jam: The Shoulder Complex Part I and II, Montreal, QC
2013: Level 2 Manual Therapy Course; Lower Quadrant, Ottawa, ON
2013: Mulligan with Movements Techniques: Upper Quadrant, Quebec, QC
2012: Level 1 Manual Therapy Course: Introduction to Manual Therapy, Quebec, QC
2012: National Physiotherapy Competency Exam: Clinical Component, Ottawa, ON
2012: National Physiotherapy Competency Exam: Written Component, Ottawa, ON
2011: McKenzie A: Mechanical Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine, Ottawa, ON.


PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
·     Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (B.Kin). McMaster University, Canada


2015 - present: Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
== Professional Affiliations<br> ==
2013 - present: Member of the Association québécoise de physiothérapie manuelle
            orthopédique (AQPMO)
2011 - present: Member of the McKenzie Institute for Mechanical Diagnosis
2011 - present: Member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)
2011 - 2015: Membre Physiotherapy Professional Technical Network (Prof Tech Net) of CAF
2006 - 2015: Officier, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).


PRESENTATIONS:
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)


2016: Laval University Health Studies Student Colloguium. Student Poster.
https://physiotherapy.ca
2016: CIRRIS: Student Colloquium. Student Poster.
2015: Clinical research: The Development and Validation of two Upper Extremity   Proprioception Outcome Measures: The Shoulder Proprioception Reaching Test (SPReT) and the Shoulder Proprioception Angle Test (SPAnT). CFB Vacartier and CIRRIS Research Center
2014: Post-Op Fasciotomy Protocol for an Active Military Population. Presented to the Physiotherapy Department of CFB Valcartier, Quebec, QC
2013: The Shoulder Complex: Is it really that complicated? Presented to the medical technicians and nurses at the hospital of CFB Valcartier, Quebec, QC
2013: Syndesmosis Sprains, Should they be immobilized? Presented to the Physiotherapy Department of CFB Valcartier, Quebec, QC


PUBLICATIONS:
Ordre Professionel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)


Ager, A.L, Roy, J.S., M., Roos, & Hébert, L.J. Measuring shoulder proprioception: Introducing two new functional shoulder active position sense outcome measures the SPReT and SPAnT. Submitting to the Journal of Hand Therapy (Anticipated submission June 2018).
https://oppq.qc.ca/en/


Hébert, L.J. Nadeau, S., Ager, A.L.,  & Perron, M. Weight Load March: Is It Too Demanding? Submitting to the Journal of Clinical Biomechanics (Anticipated submission: June 2018).
Réseau Provincial de Recherche en Adaptation-Réadaptation (REPAR)


Ager, A.L., Roy, J.S., Gamache, F., & Hébert, L.J. The effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Neuromuscular Training Program on the shoulder function of military members with a rotator cuff tendinopathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Submitting to the Journal of Military Medicine (Anticipated submission: 30 May 2018).
https://repar.ca


Oliveira, F., Boyer, L., Ager, A.L., & Roy, J.S. (2017) Electromyographic Analysis of Rotator Cuff Muscles in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: a Systematic Review. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 35: 100-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 10.
== Professional Appointments<br>  ==


Ager, A.L. (2014). Syndesmosis Sprains: Should they really be Immobilized? Physio Info. Professional Technical Network for Physiotherapy Officers, Canadian Armed Forces.
PhD (candidate) - Gent University


King, J., Chamberland, P., Rawji, A., Ager, A.L., Leger, R., Michaels, R., Poitras, R., Skelton, D., Warren, M. (2014). Patient Educational Needs of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer. j can educ. e print (23 April 2014).
== Publications<br>  ==


Hébert, L., & Ager, A.L. (2014). Chapter 12: Terminology and Abbreviations in Physiotherapy and  Chapter 11: Outcome Measures used in the Practice of Physiotherapy: in the Canadian Armed Forces Physiotherapy Standards and Guidelines manual.  
<u>Ager, A.L</u>., Roy, J.S., Gamache, F., & Hébert, L.J. The effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Neuromuscular Training Program on the shoulder function of military members with a rotator cuff tendinopathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Submitting to the ''Journal of Military Medicine'' (Submission: June 2018).


ONLINE PUBLICATIONS:
<u>Ager, A.L.,</u> Roy, J.S., M., Roos, A., Fournier-Belley, Cools, A., & Hébert, L.J. Shoulder Proprioception: How is it measured and is it reliable? A Systematic Review. ''J Hand Ther.'' 30(2): 221-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2017.05.003.
Ager, A. (November 2015): Military Physiotherapy Part 1, 2, & 3. CPA Blog: Shoptalk. http://shoptalk.physiotherapy.ca/military-physiotherapists-part-33-the-pto-environment/


Ager, A. (March 2015): Sick Parade: It’s Probably Not What You Think. CPA Blog: Shoptalk. http://shoptalk.physiotherapy.ca/sick-parade-its-probably-not-what-you-think
Oliveira, F., Boyer, L., <u>Ager, A.L.,</u> & Roy, J.S. (2017) Electromyographic Analysis of Rotator Cuff Muscles in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: a Systematic Review. ''J Electromyogr Kinesiol.'' 35: 100-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 10.


== Name  ==
King, J., Chamberland, P., Rawji, <u>A., Ager,</u> A., Leger, R., Michaels, R., Poitras, R., Skelton, D., Warren, M. (2014). Patient Educational Needs of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer. ''J can educ''. e print (23 April 2014).


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== Physiopedia Badges ==
<u>Ager, A.L</u> (November 2015): Military Physiotherapy Part 1, 2, & 3. ''CPA Blog: Shoptalk''. http://shoptalk.physiotherapy.ca/military-physiotherapists-part-33-the-pto-environment/


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<u>Ager, A.L</u> (March 2015): Sick Parade: It’s Probably Not What You Think. ''CPA Blog: Shoptalk''. http://shoptalk.physiotherapy.ca/sick-parade-its-probably-not-what-you-think/


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Hello, Bonjour, Buna! my name is Amanda Ager, I am a Canadian Physiotherapist presently living in Romania. I have over 7 years of clinical experience, working firstly as a Military Physiotherapy Officer and then as an orthopaedic Physiotherapist. I am presently working towards my PhD at Gent University. My expertise lies in shoulder pathologies, neuromuscular control, proprioceptive and motor control, as well as making evidence based-practice easily accessible to clinicians. I am looking forward to contributing to the world of Physiopedia!

Name[edit | edit source]

Amanda Ager

Physiopedia Badges[edit | edit source]

This is a work in progress, badges to follow!

About Me
[edit | edit source]

I am a former military Physiotherapist with the Canadian Armed Forces and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Health Sciences at Gent University in Belgium. My interests include orthopaedics, shoulder pathologies, proprioception and neuromuscular control, clinical practice guidelines, outcome measures, and evidence-based practice (to name a few!). I am a self-proclaimed geek and it is my professional responsibility to contribute to the advancement and recognition of Physiotherapy as a respected profession on the world stage.

My research focuses primarily on exercise prescription for the neuromuscular control of the shoulder and measuring our sense of proprioception. 

Education[edit | edit source]

·     Doctoral program of Health Sciences (concentration in rehabilitation), Gent University, Belgium (Present)

·     M​aîtrise en sciences cliniques et biomédicales (M. Sc.), University of Laval, Canada

·     Clinical Master of Health Sciences of Physiotherapy(M.Sc PT), Ottawa University, Canada

·     Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (B.Kin). McMaster University, Canada

Professional Affiliations
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Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)

https://physiotherapy.ca

Ordre Professionel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)

https://oppq.qc.ca/en/

Réseau Provincial de Recherche en Adaptation-Réadaptation (REPAR)

https://repar.ca

Professional Appointments
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PhD (candidate) - Gent University

Publications
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Ager, A.L., Roy, J.S., Gamache, F., & Hébert, L.J. The effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Neuromuscular Training Program on the shoulder function of military members with a rotator cuff tendinopathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Submitting to the Journal of Military Medicine (Submission: June 2018).

Ager, A.L., Roy, J.S., M., Roos, A., Fournier-Belley, Cools, A., & Hébert, L.J. Shoulder Proprioception: How is it measured and is it reliable? A Systematic Review. J Hand Ther. 30(2): 221-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2017.05.003.

Oliveira, F., Boyer, L., Ager, A.L., & Roy, J.S. (2017) Electromyographic Analysis of Rotator Cuff Muscles in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: a Systematic Review. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 35: 100-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 10.

King, J., Chamberland, P., Rawji, A., Ager, A., Leger, R., Michaels, R., Poitras, R., Skelton, D., Warren, M. (2014). Patient Educational Needs of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer. J can educ. e print (23 April 2014).

Online Publications

Ager, A.L (November 2015): Military Physiotherapy Part 1, 2, & 3. CPA Blog: Shoptalk. http://shoptalk.physiotherapy.ca/military-physiotherapists-part-33-the-pto-environment/

Ager, A.L (March 2015): Sick Parade: It’s Probably Not What You Think. CPA Blog: Shoptalk. http://shoptalk.physiotherapy.ca/sick-parade-its-probably-not-what-you-think/

Where you can find me
[edit | edit source]

I appreciate meeting new people and discussing issues that are important to the development of Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy. Please feel free to look me up!

I have a profile page with Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Al_Ager

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